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Which One’s Your Favorite? Two Takes on Kim Seybert’s Bouquet Runner

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We always look forward to Kim Seybert’s spring collections. One of the more gorgeous reminders of the changing of the seasons, her new Bouquet runner and placemat create a spectacular floral backdrop for entertaining.

Take a look at how quickly you can change the look just by editing the accessories around it.

Here are some other ideas for accessorizing these amazing runners:

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Sustainable Design: Chic Bathroom Accessories in Natural Materials

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There’s nothing more timeless than a space which goes back to nature and blends into the surrounding environment. Think back to your days spent at your grandparents’ lakeside lodge or those nights roasting S’mores in a open fire pit on the beach. Wasn’t it glorious to spend time outdoors?

Now, after hours spent in front of screens or sitting in traffic, we need to do the same at home: get ourselves closer to nature, so we can take a deep breath and relax.

Vina Vik in Chile, which features awe-inspiring views and tubs custom made to look like hammocks

Luckily, if you’re the sort who appreciates true craftsmanship and the perfect imperfections created by nature, there are lots of materials found in both land and sea that are being used to produce exquisite pieces to connect you back to where it all began.

Here’s a look at some of our favorites.

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Freshen Up Your Home with These Boho Chic Essentials

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As you plan your summer travels to Bali, India, and Morocco, here are some easy ways to update your home with a relaxed vibe.

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10 Design Ideas to Steal from Luxury Hotel Bathrooms

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What do you do before you plan your trips?  For me, I always look to see what hotels are available first.  It’s probably because I generally already know what the must-sees are, but at the end of the day, if I can’t come home to a great room, then it’s not really a vacation.  I’m probably crazy to admit this, but once I realized this, everything started falling into place.

So of course there’s a ton of information out there, but the good places generally stand out pretty easily: they’re across parks or near major embassies, and almost always near the major museums and shopping areas.  But here’s my twist: while I’m checking out the properties online, I always look closely at pictures of the bathrooms.  Why?  One, because I don’t unwind in the lobby.  And two, because in a bath you can really tell how much attention the designers paid to creating the perfect experience for their guests.

I look at everything — the light fixtures, the tiles, the towels, the bath accessories, and the soaps and lotions — and then I take it all in.  Does everything belong there?  Are there surprises along the way?  Is there enough space for toiletries?  I keep asking these questions until I can finally imagine myself there. Then I’m ready to look for flights.

Here’s a list of some of the hotels that have most inspired me, and ten great ideas on how to take a little of these special places home with you.

1. If you have a view, keep things airy and minimal.

Park Hyatt Bangkok

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How to Choose the Perfect Coffee Table

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We love working with coffee tables, as they are both beautiful and infinitely practical.  Here are some of our best design tips.

1. Generally, your coffee table should be about two-thirds the length of your sofa.

2. A coffee table should either align with the seat of the sofa or be about one to two inches lower.

3. Place your coffee table 18 inches away from your sofa, or any other seating in the room.  If it faces a TV stand or fireplace, leave at least 30 inches from the edge of the coffee table for walking around.

4. In oversized rooms, you can often combine coffee tables to create what you need.  For a large square, place two rectangular ones side by side.  Or get creative and join three triangular ones to form a neat whimsical shape.

Regina Andrew Herringbone Nest Cocktail Table
Regina Andrew Herringbone Nest Cocktail Table

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Born in Detroit: Grit and Grace from Regina Andrew

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What do you get when you combine a stylish artist with a musician in a city full of soul and manufacturing prowess?  Regina Andrew!

Regina Andrew Founders James Andrew Slaven and Carla Regina Zajac

Founded in south Detroit (the Paris of the Midwest, as they love to say) over twenty years ago, this talented couple has created a very personal collection full of classics with a an edge (modern, rock and roll, funk), so you can use them over and over again, no matter how often you move.

Their first product – a designer doghouse for a charity fundraiser – speaks volumes to their commitment to living a well-lived life and to supporting the local community.  They’re also super passionate about the environment.  Regina Andrew’s headquarters and warehouses are 100% solar powered, they use as much recycled cardboard as possible, and they transform reclaimed objects into beautiful things.

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Inspired by Nature: Elegant Entertaining with TarHong’s Acrylic and Melamine Dinnerware

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Have you seen the latest in melamine dinnerware?  Many of the newest collections from Los Angeles-based TarHong are inspired by natural materials, so they’re perfect for indoor dining.

Escape to the wine country with the Marin and French Oak melamine collections:


 

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Always On Vacation: Fine Art Photographer Gray Malin

Living in Los Angeles, we can’t help being drawn to anything that reminds us to spend more time outdoors.  And whether it’s in Beverly Hills or Lake Como, images of folks on vacation always make us smile.

Gray Malin and his fine art photographs will do the same for you.  The series which shot him to fame, Prada Marfa, is Marfa, Texas (known for its modern art installations) like you’ve never seen it:

Rainbow Cowboy Hats I (Prada Marfa) by Gray Malin

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The Editors’ Favorite: 6 Ways to Use Clear Acrylic Furniture

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With streamlined silhouettes, acrylic furnishings are functional and add no visual weight. Also known as Lucite or Plexiglass, these pieces are clearer than glass and quite a bit lighter. Cleaning is a breeze: just use a soft cleaning cloth and warm soapy water, rinse with clean water, and allow to air dry.

Here in L.A., you see them used at a lot of homes in the Hollywood Hills, Malibu, and in more traditional settings to help lighten the overall scheme or create contrast against more vintage pieces.  In New York, almost every new high-end development has them in their model units.  And editors at design magazines like Elle Decor and Architectural Digest love them.

What we know for sure: if you stick with well-made pieces, they’ll give any space an instant boost of glamour.  Here are some of our favorite ways to use them:

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The Instant Decorator: Poolside Project

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Inspired by Gray Malin’s photographs at the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club in Santa Barbara, we styled a collection to help you dress up your poolside in minutes.

Coral Casino Beach & Cabana Club by Gray Malin

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